Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Departmenthttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTGD/browse/?sort=added_a&fq=str_title_serial:Technical+paper+(United+States.+Bureau+of+Mines)&display=list2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents DepartmentDirections for Sampling Coal for Shipment or Delivery2012-08-31T21:48:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66385/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66385/"><img alt="Directions for Sampling Coal for Shipment or Delivery" title="Directions for Sampling Coal for Shipment or Delivery" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66385/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines with instructions for coal sampling for shipment. As stated in the introduction, "this paper deals with the sampling of coal after it has been mined" (p. 5). This paper includes illustrations.</p>Temperature-Viscosity Relations in the Ternary System CaO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66413/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66413/"><img alt="Temperature-Viscosity Relations in the Ternary System CaO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂" title="Temperature-Viscosity Relations in the Ternary System CaO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66413/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies on the relations of temperature-viscosity. The "observations on the temperature-viscosity relations of silicates" (p. 5) are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Tests of a Powdered-Coal Plant: A Report of Investigations at the Power Plant of the St. Joseph Lead Co., Rivermines, Missouri2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66386/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66386/"><img alt="Tests of a Powdered-Coal Plant: A Report of Investigations at the Power Plant of the St. Joseph Lead Co., Rivermines, Missouri" title="Tests of a Powdered-Coal Plant: A Report of Investigations at the Power Plant of the St. Joseph Lead Co., Rivermines, Missouri" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66386/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over tests conducted at the powdered-coal plant in Rivermines, Missouri. The results of boiler tests, dryer tests, and mill tests are discussed. This report includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Exploration, Composition, and Washing, Burning and Gas-Producer Tests of a Coal Occurring Near Coaldale, Esmeralda County, Nevada2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66467/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66467/"><img alt="Exploration, Composition, and Washing, Burning and Gas-Producer Tests of a Coal Occurring Near Coaldale, Esmeralda County, Nevada" title="Exploration, Composition, and Washing, Burning and Gas-Producer Tests of a Coal Occurring Near Coaldale, Esmeralda County, Nevada" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66467/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over investigations of available coal in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Exploration of the coal deposits is discussed. This paper includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Washing Characteristics of the Pittsburgh Coal in a High-Sulfur Area in Greene County, Pennsylvania2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66468/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66468/"><img alt="Washing Characteristics of the Pittsburgh Coal in a High-Sulfur Area in Greene County, Pennsylvania" title="Washing Characteristics of the Pittsburgh Coal in a High-Sulfur Area in Greene County, Pennsylvania" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66468/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over characteristics of Pittsburgh-seam coal in Greene County, Pennsylvania. The characteristics and locations of the coal are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, maps, and illustrations.</p>Results of Electrical Resistivity and Electrical Induction Measurements at Abana Mine, Quebec, Canada: Explanation of Some Factors Associated with Induction Method2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66462/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66462/"><img alt="Results of Electrical Resistivity and Electrical Induction Measurements at Abana Mine, Quebec, Canada: Explanation of Some Factors Associated with Induction Method" title="Results of Electrical Resistivity and Electrical Induction Measurements at Abana Mine, Quebec, Canada: Explanation of Some Factors Associated with Induction Method" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66462/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on electrical resistivity at the Abana Mine in Quebec. The methods used, and results of the studies are discussed. This paper includes tables, maps, and illustrations.</p>Underground Latrines for Mines2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66460/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66460/"><img alt="Underground Latrines for Mines" title="Underground Latrines for Mines" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66460/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the introduction of underground latrines in mines to increase sanitary conditions. The improvements made by underground latrines are presented and discussed. This paper includes photographs, and illustrations.</p>Salvage of Material in the Oil Industry2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66458/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66458/"><img alt="Salvage of Material in the Oil Industry" title="Salvage of Material in the Oil Industry" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66458/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the salvage of necessary equipment for the oil industry. The types of materials that can be salvaged are presented and discussed. This paper includes photographs, and illustrations.</p>Analyses of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon Coals2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66469/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66469/"><img alt="Analyses of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon Coals" title="Analyses of Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon Coals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66469/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over analyses of coals from many western states. The characteristics of the coals found in each state are discussed in detail. This paper includes tables, and maps.</p>Cost Keeping for Small Metal Mines2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66479/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66479/"><img alt="Cost Keeping for Small Metal Mines" title="Cost Keeping for Small Metal Mines" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66479/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the accounting for small metal mines. As stated in the introduction, "this report outlines methods of cost keeping suitable for metal mines of small or moderate size and presents various forms and cost sheets that have been found useful in actual practice" (p. 5). This paper includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Safe Mechanical Equipment for Use in Shaft Sinking2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66480/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66480/"><img alt="Safe Mechanical Equipment for Use in Shaft Sinking" title="Safe Mechanical Equipment for Use in Shaft Sinking" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66480/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over shaft sinking safety. Safe mechanical equipment and procedures are discussed. This paper includes illustrations.</p>The Bowie-Gavin Process: Its Application to the Cracking of Tars and Heavy Oils, Also to the Recovery of Oil from Oil-Soaked Sands or Shales, or from Oil Shales2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66406/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66406/"><img alt="The Bowie-Gavin Process: Its Application to the Cracking of Tars and Heavy Oils, Also to the Recovery of Oil from Oil-Soaked Sands or Shales, or from Oil Shales" title="The Bowie-Gavin Process: Its Application to the Cracking of Tars and Heavy Oils, Also to the Recovery of Oil from Oil-Soaked Sands or Shales, or from Oil Shales" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66406/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the Bowie-Gavin process. As stated in the introduction, "this paper describes a process and an apparatus designed to recover oil from such deposits" (p. 1). The results of experiments conducted using this process are discussed. This paper includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.</p>Factors Governing the Entry of Solutions into Ores During Leaching2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66450/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66450/"><img alt="Factors Governing the Entry of Solutions into Ores During Leaching" title="Factors Governing the Entry of Solutions into Ores During Leaching" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66450/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies on the leaching of copper-bearing ores. As stated in the introduction, the "penetration of the leaching medium into the body of the ore particles" (p. 1) is discussed. This paper includes tables, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Graphical Terrane Correction for Gravity Gradient2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66454/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66454/"><img alt="Graphical Terrane Correction for Gravity Gradient" title="Graphical Terrane Correction for Gravity Gradient" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66454/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over formula corrections to make up for gravity gradients. The new formulas are presented and discussed in detail. This paper includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Underground Wastes in Oil and Gas Fields and Methods of Prevention2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66456/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66456/"><img alt="Underground Wastes in Oil and Gas Fields and Methods of Prevention" title="Underground Wastes in Oil and Gas Fields and Methods of Prevention" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66456/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the underground wastes of oil and gas in drilling fields. As stated in the introduction, "the writers have endeavored to establish the manner and importance of underground waste by citing a few cases and to show the means whereby it can be prevented" (p. 5). This paper includes illustrations.</p>Graphic Studies of Ultimate Analyses of Coals2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66444/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66444/"><img alt="Graphic Studies of Ultimate Analyses of Coals" title="Graphic Studies of Ultimate Analyses of Coals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66444/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of analyses of coals. The results are discussed and presented on various diagrams. This paper includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Quarry Accidents in the United States During the Calendar Year 19192012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66445/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66445/"><img alt="Quarry Accidents in the United States During the Calendar Year 1919" title="Quarry Accidents in the United States During the Calendar Year 1919" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66445/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over quarry accidents reported during the year of 1919. The results of the accident reports collected are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables.</p>Measuring the Variation of Ground Resistivity with a Megger2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66446/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66446/"><img alt="Measuring the Variation of Ground Resistivity with a Megger" title="Measuring the Variation of Ground Resistivity with a Megger" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66446/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over tests conducted on ground resistivity with a megger. The results of the tests are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Analyses of West Virginia Coals2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66447/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66447/"><img alt="Analyses of West Virginia Coals" title="Analyses of West Virginia Coals" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66447/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of West Virginia coal fields. Characteristics of coals and mines are discussed. This paper includes tables, maps, and illustrations.</p>Notes on the Use of Low-Grade Fuel in Europe2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66448/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66448/"><img alt="Notes on the Use of Low-Grade Fuel in Europe" title="Notes on the Use of Low-Grade Fuel in Europe" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66448/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of low-grade fuel use in Europe. The results of the studies are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Change Houses in the Lake Superior Region2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66449/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66449/"><img alt="Change Houses in the Lake Superior Region" title="Change Houses in the Lake Superior Region" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66449/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over change and wash houses in the Lake Superior area. As stated in the introduction, "this paper, with a few exceptions, presents data acquired in a survey, made by the author, of change houses in the Lake Superior region. All buildings, equipment, and practices were studied with regard for the health and welfare of the miner" (p. 1). This paper includes tables, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Efficiencies in the Use of Bituminous Coking Coal as Water-Gas Generator Fuel2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66441/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66441/"><img alt="Efficiencies in the Use of Bituminous Coking Coal as Water-Gas Generator Fuel" title="Efficiencies in the Use of Bituminous Coking Coal as Water-Gas Generator Fuel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66441/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the use of coking coal as a generator fuel. The results of using coking coal as fuel are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, and illustrations.</p>Geophysical Prospecting: Some Electrical Methods2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66442/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66442/"><img alt="Geophysical Prospecting: Some Electrical Methods" title="Geophysical Prospecting: Some Electrical Methods" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66442/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over experiments in electrical methods. The methods and equipment used are presented and described. This paper includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.</p>Recent Progress in the Thawing of Frozen Gravel in Placer Mining2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66453/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66453/"><img alt="Recent Progress in the Thawing of Frozen Gravel in Placer Mining" title="Recent Progress in the Thawing of Frozen Gravel in Placer Mining" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66453/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over progress made for thawing gravel in placer mines. Different thawing tests are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Preparation and Uses of Tar and its Simple Crude Derivatives2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66437/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66437/"><img alt="Preparation and Uses of Tar and its Simple Crude Derivatives" title="Preparation and Uses of Tar and its Simple Crude Derivatives" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66437/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of coal tars. As stated in the introduction, "this paper discusses the uses to which some of the various tars are put and shows briefly the usual methods of working up tar into some of its simple or easily prepared derivatives, for which a market can generally be found" (p. 5). This paper includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.</p>Experiments in Underground Communication Through Earth Strata2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66438/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66438/"><img alt="Experiments in Underground Communication Through Earth Strata" title="Experiments in Underground Communication Through Earth Strata" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66438/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies in mine safety and communication. The methods and equipment used in the studies are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.</p>Natural Ventilation of Michigan Copper Mines2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66391/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66391/"><img alt="Natural Ventilation of Michigan Copper Mines" title="Natural Ventilation of Michigan Copper Mines" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66391/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the ventilation of copper mines in Michigan. Natural ventilation of the mines and mining conditions are discussed. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.</p>Gypsum Products: Their Preparation and Uses2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66393/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66393/"><img alt="Gypsum Products: Their Preparation and Uses" title="Gypsum Products: Their Preparation and Uses" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66393/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the different uses of gypsum. The sources and uses of gypsum are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Transportation of Gasoline by Pipe Line2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66395/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66395/"><img alt="Transportation of Gasoline by Pipe Line" title="Transportation of Gasoline by Pipe Line" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66395/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over transportation of motor gasoline by pipe line. The locations and designs of the pipe lines are discussed. This paper includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.</p>The Constituents of Coal Soluble in Phenol2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66412/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66412/"><img alt="The Constituents of Coal Soluble in Phenol" title="The Constituents of Coal Soluble in Phenol" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66412/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the constituents of coal. As stated in the introduction, "this paper presents some results of an investigation of the nature of the chemical compounds that go to make up the complex material known as coal" (p. 5). This report includes tables and a chart.</p>Typical Methods and Devices for Handling Oil-Contaminated Water from Ships and Industrial Plants2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66414/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66414/"><img alt="Typical Methods and Devices for Handling Oil-Contaminated Water from Ships and Industrial Plants" title="Typical Methods and Devices for Handling Oil-Contaminated Water from Ships and Industrial Plants" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66414/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over oil-contaminated water. As stated in the introduction, this paper discusses "the development of suitable apparatus for handling and disposing of oil wastes in order to prevent the pollution of navigable waters" (p. 1). This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.</p>Construction and Operation of a Single-Tube Cracking Furnace for Making Gasoline2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66397/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66397/"><img alt="Construction and Operation of a Single-Tube Cracking Furnace for Making Gasoline" title="Construction and Operation of a Single-Tube Cracking Furnace for Making Gasoline" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66397/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the construction of cracking furnaces for gasoline production. Descriptions of the equipment used for construction are presented and discussed. This paper includes photographs.</p>Gas Masks for Gasoline and Petroleum Vapors2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66398/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66398/"><img alt="Gas Masks for Gasoline and Petroleum Vapors" title="Gas Masks for Gasoline and Petroleum Vapors" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66398/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over gas masks developed for gasoline and petroleum vapors. Descriptions of different types of gas masks developed are presented. This paper includes tables, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Crater Wells, Richland Gas Field, Louisiana2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66399/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66399/"><img alt="Crater Wells, Richland Gas Field, Louisiana" title="Crater Wells, Richland Gas Field, Louisiana" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66399/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over "the history of the craters in the Richland gas field. The data have been collected at various times over a period of four years. The equipment and methods of control are discussed, and photographs show the surface conditions at various intervals in the life of the craters" (p. 1). This paper includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Quarry Accidents in the United States During the Calendar Year 19152012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66405/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66405/"><img alt="Quarry Accidents in the United States During the Calendar Year 1915" title="Quarry Accidents in the United States During the Calendar Year 1915" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66405/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the quarry accidents during the year of 1915 in the U.S. The locations and types of quarry accidents are presented. This paper includes tables.</p>Engineering Report of Cotton Valley Field, Webster Parish, Louisiana2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66387/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66387/"><img alt="Engineering Report of Cotton Valley Field, Webster Parish, Louisiana" title="Engineering Report of Cotton Valley Field, Webster Parish, Louisiana" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66387/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over an engineering study of the Cotton Valley oil field. The history, geology, development, and production of the field are discussed. This paper includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Suggestions for Improved Methods of Mining Coal on Indian Lands in Oklahoma2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66389/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66389/"><img alt="Suggestions for Improved Methods of Mining Coal on Indian Lands in Oklahoma" title="Suggestions for Improved Methods of Mining Coal on Indian Lands in Oklahoma" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66389/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of Oklahoma coal mines. As stated in the introduction, "this report describes the systems of mining used, points out their defects, and presents suggestions for improved methods, more especially as regards the applicability of different modifications of the panel system to mining coal in Oklahoma" (p. 5). This paper includes tables, maps, and illustrations.</p>Experiments in the Use of Back Pressures on Oil Wells2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66390/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66390/"><img alt="Experiments in the Use of Back Pressures on Oil Wells" title="Experiments in the Use of Back Pressures on Oil Wells" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66390/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over experiments conducted on the back pressure of oil wells. The results of the experiments are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Motor Gasoline Properties, Laboratory Methods of Testing, and Practical Specifications2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66409/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66409/"><img alt="Motor Gasoline Properties, Laboratory Methods of Testing, and Practical Specifications" title="Motor Gasoline Properties, Laboratory Methods of Testing, and Practical Specifications" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66409/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on motor gasoline. The methods, properties, and results of the studies are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables and an illustration.</p>Passage of Solid Particles Through Rotary Cylindrical Kilns2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66410/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66410/"><img alt="Passage of Solid Particles Through Rotary Cylindrical Kilns" title="Passage of Solid Particles Through Rotary Cylindrical Kilns" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66410/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on rotary kilns. As stated in the introduction, "the object of this study was to determine the factors that influence the rate of progress of crushed materials through a kiln" (p. 1). This paper includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.</p>Physical and Chemical Properties of Gasolines Sold Throughout the United States During the Calendar Year 19152012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66401/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66401/"><img alt="Physical and Chemical Properties of Gasolines Sold Throughout the United States During the Calendar Year 1915" title="Physical and Chemical Properties of Gasolines Sold Throughout the United States During the Calendar Year 1915" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66401/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the properties of gasoline sold during the year of 1915 in the U.S. The physical and chemical properties of the samples collected are discussed. This paper includes tables, and illustrations.</p>A Carbon Monoxide Recorder and Alarm2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66402/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66402/"><img alt="A Carbon Monoxide Recorder and Alarm" title="A Carbon Monoxide Recorder and Alarm" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66402/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the development of carbon monoxide alarms and recorders. Descriptions of the recording equipment are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Traps for Saving Gas at Oil Wells2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66421/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66421/"><img alt="Traps for Saving Gas at Oil Wells" title="Traps for Saving Gas at Oil Wells" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66421/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the use of gas traps at oil wells. Different types of traps are presented and discussed. This paper includes photographs, and illustrations.</p>Utilization of Manganiferous Iron Ores2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66422/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66422/"><img alt="Utilization of Manganiferous Iron Ores" title="Utilization of Manganiferous Iron Ores" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66422/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the use of manganese with iron ore. Different uses of the ore are presented and discussed. This paper includes tables, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Waste of Oil and Gas in the Mid-Continent Fields2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66424/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66424/"><img alt="Waste of Oil and Gas in the Mid-Continent Fields" title="Waste of Oil and Gas in the Mid-Continent Fields" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66424/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of waste in oil and gas fields in the mid-continent area. As stated in the introduction, this report "describes the general amounts and kinds of waste, and attempts to show the importance of conserving these natural resources" (p. 5). This paper includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.</p>Sanitation at Mining Villages in the Birmingham District, Alabama2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66416/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66416/"><img alt="Sanitation at Mining Villages in the Birmingham District, Alabama" title="Sanitation at Mining Villages in the Birmingham District, Alabama" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66416/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over sanitary conditions in Birmingham district mining villages. The sanitation procedures and conditions of various villages are presented. This report includes photographs, and illustrations.</p>Notes on the Black Sand Deposits of Southern Oregon and Northern California2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66417/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66417/"><img alt="Notes on the Black Sand Deposits of Southern Oregon and Northern California" title="Notes on the Black Sand Deposits of Southern Oregon and Northern California" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66417/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over the black sands of Oregon and California. The history, and character of the deposits are presented. This paper includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.</p>Metallurgical Coke2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66428/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66428/"><img alt="Metallurgical Coke" title="Metallurgical Coke" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66428/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies on metallurgical coke. As stated in the introduction, "in this paper the attempt is made to summarize the history of coke making in the United States, to indicate the development of different methods and the modern types of ovens, and to point out the composition and physical properties of the metallurgical cokes produced in this country" (p. 5). This paper includes tables, illustrations, photographs, and a map.</p>Saving Coal in Steam Power Plants2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66429/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66429/"><img alt="Saving Coal in Steam Power Plants" title="Saving Coal in Steam Power Plants" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66429/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on steam power plants. The comparison of using purchased power versus using power from a private plant is discussed. This paper includes illustrations.</p>Low-Temperature Carbonization of Coal2012-10-17T09:47:01-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66430/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66430/"><img alt="Low-Temperature Carbonization of Coal" title="Low-Temperature Carbonization of Coal" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc66430/small/"/></a></p><p>Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies on low-temperature carbonization of coal. Methods and equipment used during the studies are discussed. This paper includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.</p>